250 Years of Taxes: A Brief, Occasionally Painful History of How America Funds Itself
This July 4th, the United States turns 250. A quarter millennium of independence, democracy, barbecue, and… taxes. It turns out the two have always gone…
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St. Louis Business Journal Names Smith Patrick CPAs a Top Accounting Firm
Smith Patrick CPAs has been recognized by the St. Louis Business Journal as one of the region’s largest accounting firms in its 2026 rankings. The…
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St. Louis Business Journal Features Smith Patrick CPAs on Key Trends Shaping the Accounting Industry
When the St. Louis Business Journal recently examined several trends shaping the accounting industry, it turned to Smith Patrick CPAs Managing Partner David Smith for…
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Giving After a Disaster: How to Help Without Getting Scammed
When a disaster strikes—whether it’s a wildfire, hurricane, flood, or something no one saw coming—most people respond with generosity. Communities pull together, strangers help strangers,…
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The “New Client” Tax Scam That Puts Your Data at Risk
Some tax scams skip the taxpayer entirely and go straight for the preparer. The “new client” scam uses friendly, believable emails to bait professionals into…
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Ghost Tax Preparers: When Your Preparer Pulls a Disappearing Act
As we spotlight to top tax scams making the rounds this year, here’s a sneaky scam that disappears just when you need answers: the ghost…
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Year-End Checklist: Get the Most from Your FSA in 2025
Before the year wraps up, take a closer look at your Flexible Spending Account (FSA). Whether you’re planning ahead or trying to make the most…
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Too Good to Be True: The Overstated Withholding Scam
When Too Much Withholding Becomes Too Much Trouble Taxpayers chasing big refunds are being misled by a growing scam that’s landed on the IRS’s 2025…
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Tax Scams: Haunted by a Ghost Employee Claim
When the Nanny Is a Ghost and So Is Your Refund Improper household employment tax claims are making headlines as one of the IRS’s top…
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Selling Stocks, Property, or Crypto? Missouri’s New Law Could Save You Thousands
Big changes are coming to Missouri taxes, and this time they’re in your favor. Thanks to House Bill 594 (HB 594), signed by Governor Mike…
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The Myth of the “Self Employment Tax Credit”
In this article we’re focusing on another top tax scam on the IRS’s 2025 Dirty Dozen: the so-called Self Employment Tax Credit, which is a…
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Smith Patrick and KidSmart Prepare Hundreds of Free Books for St. Louis Students and Teachers
Recently, a crew of Smith Patrick CPAs team members traded in calculators for cardboard boxes and volunteered with KidSmart, a St. Louis nonprofit dedicated to…
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Accounting | News | Tax
Getting to Know Anastasiya Ellebrecht at Smith Patrick CPAs
At Smith Patrick CPAs, our team is the foundation of the service we provide, and we’re excited to introduce Anastasiya Ellebrecht, a CPA who has…
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Fake Charities: When Generosity Meets Deception
Welcome back to our tour through the IRS’s 2025 Dirty Dozen, where we highlight this year’s most devious tax scams so you can steer clear….
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Big Tax Shifts Ahead: What’s in the “Big Beautiful Bill” for Families and Businesses
The tax landscape may soon shift again. The “One Big Beautiful Bill,” passed by the House in May, is now being debated in the Senate—and…
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Meet Johny Tran: Helping Clients Navigate Complex Tax Needs
Johny has been part of the Smith Patrick CPAs team for some time, working behind the scenes to help our clients navigate increasingly complex tax…
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Sarah Bantz Voted Best Cannabis Accountant Missouri in the Greenway Best of the Industry Awards
We’re thrilled to share that Sarah Bantz, CPA, leader of our Cannabis Accounting team, has been named Best Accountant in the 2025 Greenway Best of…
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Growing to Serve You: Meet the Team Enhancing Your Experience at Smith Patrick CPAs
At Smith Patrick CPAs, we know that a great firm is built on great people. That’s why we’re excited to introduce the newest members of…
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Smith Patrick Participates in CPA Program: Experience, Learn, and Earn (ELE) by AICPA and NASBA
ELE: An Adaptable Approach to the CPA Journey The path to becoming a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is known for its rigor, requiring a mix…
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Smith Patrick’s Sarah Bantz Elected Treasurer of We Are JAINE: Elevating Women in Cannabis
Smith Patrick congratulates Sarah Bantz, CPA, on her election as Treasurer of We Are JAINE®, an organization dedicated to supporting women in the cannabis industry….
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Smith Patrick’s Chili Showdown: A Spicy Success
As the holiday season kicks off, what better way to warm up than with a hearty bowl of chili? Recently the halls of Smith Patrick…
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Practical Financial Advice for Small Business Owners from Award-Winning CPA, Debra Annis
Best Accountant Shares Essential Tips for Entrepreneurs I was honored to recently be named one of the Best Accountants by St. Louis Small Business Monthly….
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Accounting | News | Tax
Smith Patrick’s Debra Annis Earns Best Accountant Recognition for 2024
Smith Patrick’s Debra Annis Honored by St. Louis Small Business Monthly in the 2024 Best Accountants List Debra J. Annis, CPA, has once again earned…
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VIDEO: Are You Eligible for a St. Louis Earnings Tax Refund?
If you’re a non-resident of St. Louis who had earnings tax withheld between 2020 and 2023, and you worked outside the city—whether through telework or…
